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'Wildlife is our duty': Anil Kumble's next challenge

'Wildlife is our duty': Anil Kumble's next challenge

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

Former India skipper Anil Kumble has been appointed as the ambassador for wildlife conservation by the Karnataka government on Wednesday.

Rohit Sharma's '2.0 Avatar' Will Worry All Teams In IPL 2026: Kumble

Rohit Sharma's '2.0 Avatar' Will Worry All Teams In IPL 2026: Kumble

Rediff.com1 days ago

Former India captain Anil Kumble praised Rohit Sharma's impressive start to IPL 2026, noting his improved fitness and dominant batting performance.

Chinnaswamy Stadium to Name Stands After Kumble, Dravid

Chinnaswamy Stadium to Name Stands After Kumble, Dravid

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

KSCA names two stands at M Chinnaswamy Stadium after Anil Kumble and Rahul Dravid, honouring the Karnataka legends for their immense contributions to Indian cricket.

Kumble hints at India's hidden T20 World Cup advantage

Kumble hints at India's hidden T20 World Cup advantage

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

Anil Kumble and Faf du Plessis analyze India's T20 World Cup strategy, highlighting the team's experimentation with part-time bowlers and potential vulnerabilities on flat pitches.

What's Anil Kumble Doing At Cannes?

What's Anil Kumble Doing At Cannes?

Rediff.com19 May 2023

The legendary Indian cricketer was accompanied by wife Chetana and the couple looked elegant as they posed for the shutterbugs.

IPL 2026: Kumble urges Abhishek to emulate Sehwag's balance of aggression and consistency

IPL 2026: Kumble urges Abhishek to emulate Sehwag's balance of aggression and consistency

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

Former India captain Anil Kumble advises Abhishek Sharma to balance his aggressive batting style with consistency, drawing parallels with Virender Sehwag's career progression.

IPL 2026: RCB's Patidar will have to deal with higher expectations this year, says Kumble

IPL 2026: RCB's Patidar will have to deal with higher expectations this year, says Kumble

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru will begin the 2026 season of the Indian Premier League aiming to retain the title, but former India captain Anil Kumble believes the task will be easier said than done.

Kumble Warns India: Win Big or Risk T20 World Cup Exit

Kumble Warns India: Win Big or Risk T20 World Cup Exit

Rediff.com24 Feb 2026

Anil Kumble praised West Indies' dominant 107-run win over Zimbabwe in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 and said India must win big against Zimbabwe and West Indies to stay alive in the semi-final race.

Wish Anil Kumble

Wish Anil Kumble

Rediff.com18 Oct 2003

The ace leg-spinner, India's second highest wicket-taker in Tests, turned 33 today.

Kumble, Srinath, Joshi, Bharadwaj in KSCA Advisory panel

Kumble, Srinath, Joshi, Bharadwaj in KSCA Advisory panel

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

Former India stars Anil Kumble, Javagal Srinath, Sunil Joshi and Vijay Bharadwaj have been drafted into the Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) formed by the KSCA to improve the standard of the game across the state.

Spotted: Anil Kumble

Spotted: Anil Kumble

Rediff.com30 Sep 2009

Reader Vivek Rajan met Indian spin legend Anil Kumble at the Indian Classical Concert in Bangalore.

T20 World Cup: Should India Drop Abhishek for England Semis?

T20 World Cup: Should India Drop Abhishek for England Semis?

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

Despite India's semi-final qualification in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, concerns linger over Abhishek Sharma's inconsistent form, with former captain Anil Kumble suggesting a lack of confidence.

Anil Kumble factfile

Anil Kumble factfile

Rediff.com9 Nov 2007

Leg-spinner Anil Kumble was appointed India's Test captain on Thursday. He succeeds Rahul Dravid, who quit the job in September after the tour of England, citing personal reasons.

IPL 2026: 'KKR made big mistake letting Shreyas Iyer, Salt go'

IPL 2026: 'KKR made big mistake letting Shreyas Iyer, Salt go'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2026

Former India captain Anil Kumble has criticised Kolkata Knight Riders for releasing key players Shreyas Iyer and Phil Salt after their IPL victory, suggesting it undermines their chances of future success. He also praises Shreyas Iyer's leadership and Cheteshwar Pujara compares SRH's opening pair to Kohli and Gayle.

Who's In Virat Kohli's All-Time RCB XI?

Who's In Virat Kohli's All-Time RCB XI?

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

West Indian Chris Gayle was Virat Kohli's choice of opener in T20 cricket.

IPL 2026: RCB's 'squad of fighters' will ease pressure on Virat Kohli, says De Villiers

IPL 2026: RCB's 'squad of fighters' will ease pressure on Virat Kohli, says De Villiers

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

AB de Villiers believes Royal Challengers Bengaluru have the squad depth to support Virat Kohli and defend their IPL title, while Anil Kumble anticipates Kohli adding new shots to his repertoire.

My father would be so proud that his son has an end named after him: Rahul Dravid

My father would be so proud that his son has an end named after him: Rahul Dravid

Rediff.com15 Feb 2026

Batting great Rahul Dravid said having a stand named after him at his home ground -- the M Chinnaswamy stadium in Bengaluru -- means a lot for his family especially his late father Sharad, who was instrumental in him taking up cricket.

Spotted: Anil Kumble

Spotted: Anil Kumble

Rediff.com18 Sep 2009

Reader Mantu sent us this photograph of ace spinner Anil Kumble, who stayed at his hotel.

Ricky Rai Faces Charges After Viral Video of Car Stunts

Ricky Rai Faces Charges After Viral Video of Car Stunts

Rediff.com4 days ago

Ricky Rai, son of the late underworld operative Muthappa Rai, has been arrested after a video surfaced showing a luxury sports car performing dangerous stunts with a fake registration plate in Bengaluru.

Anil Kumble joins exclusive club

Anil Kumble joins exclusive club

Rediff.com26 Nov 2007

The leg-spinner became only the seventh Indian to win a Test on his captaincy debut.

Zaheer, Harbhajan to coach young cricketers at BCCI's COE

Zaheer, Harbhajan to coach young cricketers at BCCI's COE

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

Former Indian cricket stars Zaheer Khan and Harbhajan Singh have been approached by the BCCI to conduct specialized camps at the Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru, aimed at nurturing young, promising cricketers.

Kumble's warning to KKR: Don't waste Cameron Green

Kumble's warning to KKR: Don't waste Cameron Green

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

Kumble felt that Green would be most effective at the top of the order rather than in a finisher's role.

Anil Kumble will be spinning again

Anil Kumble will be spinning again

Rediff.com13 Aug 2010

Indian spin legend Anil Kumble will share his skills with some of South Africa's leading and young spinners in a coaching clinic in Johannesburg next week.

Will Anil Kumble be back as India coach?

Will Anil Kumble be back as India coach?

Rediff.com18 Sep 2021

The Sourav Ganguly-led Board of Control for Cricket in India is likely to ask the legendary spinner to apply for the post of Head coach of the Indian team, along with VVS Laxman, once Ravi Shastri finishes his term after the T20 World Cup.

Anil Kumble: Discipline, determination, commitment

Anil Kumble: Discipline, determination, commitment

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

For a leg-spinner coming from the land of Bhagwat Chandrasekhar and pilloried in initial years for not being able to turn his leg-breaks or possessing a googly, Anil Kumble ended his 18-year career with a massive haul of 619 Test and 337 ODI wickets.

Anil Kumble's cherished passion revealed

Anil Kumble's cherished passion revealed

Rediff.com18 Mar 2010

Legendary Indian leg-spinner Anil Kumble released a rare coffee table book called the 'Wide Angle - Candid moments from my playing days'.

Spotted: Anil Kumble in Bangalore

Spotted: Anil Kumble in Bangalore

Rediff.com19 Nov 2009

Reader Tejas Kashyap spotted former India captain and leg spin ace Anil Kumble at 'Rajdhani', a restaurant in UB City, Bangalore.

T20 World Cup: 'Varun India's X-factor, dew won't stop him'

T20 World Cup: 'Varun India's X-factor, dew won't stop him'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

Anil Kumble has backed leg-spinner Varun Chakravarthy to spearhead India's spin attack during next month's T20 World Cup as he believes he will have no issue dealing with the evening dew

Tributes to Anil Kumble

Tributes to Anil Kumble

Rediff.com3 Nov 2008

The tributes have been pouring in - and as the cricket loving public assimilate the enormity of the loss, more will follow. Below, find a preliminary round up - and it begins with this eulogy from a long-time mate and one of Anil Kumble's closest friends.

Anil Kumble is Team India's new coach

Anil Kumble is Team India's new coach

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

Anil Kumble along with Ravi Shastri was the front runner for the coach's job, which was left vacant since Duncan Fletcher's departure after the 50-overs World Cup last year in Australia.

IPL 2026: 'Won't Be Surprised If Dhoni Gives Sanju Keeping Role'

IPL 2026: 'Won't Be Surprised If Dhoni Gives Sanju Keeping Role'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

'Sanju Samson is the right guy to take over, and credit to Dhoni because he's hung around, waiting for the right person to come.'

Anil Kumble gives AI spin to cricket

Anil Kumble gives AI spin to cricket

Rediff.com15 Oct 2018

The Power Bat is a visiting-card sized sticker on the shoulder of the bat that captures the speed of impact, quality of the shot and other parameters when the batsman hits the ball.

The rise and rise of Anil Kumble

The rise and rise of Anil Kumble

Rediff.com11 Dec 2004

T20 WC: Bumrah becomes 8th Indian to grab 500 international wickets

T20 WC: Bumrah becomes 8th Indian to grab 500 international wickets

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

Jasprit Bumrah becomes 8th Indian to complete 500 international wickets

Know Anil Kumble, the batsman

Know Anil Kumble, the batsman

Rediff.com11 Aug 2007

Rather than calling Kumble a tail-ender, it would be more appropriate to hail him a bowling all-rounder, one who is talented enough to frustrate the best of bowlers when armed with the willow.

What a career Anil Kumble has had!

What a career Anil Kumble has had!

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

132 Tests. 271 ODIs. 619 Test wickets. 337 ODI wickets.

Will Anil Kumble make a good captain?

Will Anil Kumble make a good captain?

Rediff.com12 Nov 2007

There is no reason why the 37-year-old leg spinner can't do a decent job as captain of the Indian Test team. Not only is he a highly experienced player but also very intelligent and articulate.

Kumbles 'Blessed' at Maha Kumbh

Kumbles 'Blessed' at Maha Kumbh

Rediff.com13 Feb 2025

Cricket legend Anil Kumble and his wife Chetana Ramathirtha visited the Maha Kumbh Mela and took a dip in the Triveni Sangam.

Spotted: Anil Kumble in Bangalore

Spotted: Anil Kumble in Bangalore

Rediff.com13 Jun 2008

Reader Mufaddal Narsingarwala spotted ace Indian leg-spinner Anil Kumble at the Bangalore airport.

Spotted: Anil Kumble in Hove

Spotted: Anil Kumble in Hove

Rediff.com13 Jul 2007

Reader Vinod Salian sent us this picture from Hove.